KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast: 390 calories
- 39gProtein
- 11gCarbs
- 21gFat
- 1,190mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from KFC Full Nutrition Guide (U.S.), last checked October 11, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Recipe Chicken Breast | 390 | 39g | 11g | 21g | 1,190mg | 20% |
The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day and 52% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How to make a KFC order lighter
- Order the Original Recipe Chicken Thigh instead: 110 fewer calories, 19g protein.
- “BBQ Dipping Sauce (1 cup)” adds 45 calories.
- “Ranch Dipping Sauce (1 cup)” adds 130 calories.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast takes about 88 minutes of brisk walking, 41 minutes of running (5 mph) or 41 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
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Questions people ask
The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast has 390 calories, with 39g of protein, 11g of carbs and 21g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Original Recipe Chicken Thigh has 280 calories, 110 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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